These Young Republicans Plan to Create a New Generation of Conservatives

Key Takeaways

The Young Right bets Christian values and aspirational culture can attract young conservatives where explicitly political organizations fall short.

A new group of young Republicans is trying to solve a perennial problem for conservatives using a novel approach. To convert young people to conservatism, is steering clear of electoral politics and instead crafting a social media brand focused on aesthetics and Christian values.

Rather than bringing students together through College Republican clubs or sponsored debates, the group’s “tailgate team” has been on the road this fall offering free beer and cookies to college students across the South.

About the Author

Eva Terry

Eva Terry is a William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism for National Review. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University, where she studied English literature, Korean, and computer science.

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